Defeat in Moyes' last game in charge appears to have put the final nail in his coffin and lose him his job. Ex-Preston manager Moyes was a firm favourite amongst Everton fans, especially with the fact he worked a lot on a tight budget. Signings such as Steven Pienaar, Marouane Fellaini, Tim Cahill and Leighton Baines to name a few, also showed Moyes was a shrewd business man in the transfer market. However, chairman Bill Kenwright appears to have lost patience with Moyes' results as manager and is keen to go down a new path with Everton. With a press conference expected soon to confirm the departure, bookies have started to take bets on the next boss with a host of names linked.
Early betting odds showing ex-Villa boss Martin O'Neill as most likely to fill vacant hotseat at Goodison. Dave Jones and Guus Hiddink not far behind, although it is doubtful Hiddink will walk out on his contract with Turkey. A recent addition to the betting odds is Diego Maradona whos odds of 100/1 make it extremely doubtful he'll even be considered.
Managers who have ruled themselves out of the running included Vicente del Bosque, Alberto Zaccheroni, ex-Goodison favourite Neville Southall and dutchman Marco van Basten.
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PRESS CONFERENCE CALLED BY EVERTON
EVERTON HAVE CALLED A PRESS CONFERENCE FOR TODAY TO UNVEIL THE NEW MANAGER. MOMENTUM GATHERED LAST NIGHT WHEN IT WAS REPORTED THAT CHAIRMAN BILL KENWRIGHT WAS SEEN SHAKING HANDS WITH A WORLD CUP WINNER. A REPRESENTATIVE OF BILL KENWRIGHT DID CONFIRM AN AGREEMENT WAS REACHED, AND A ANNOUNCEMENT WAS IMMINENT. IT HAS TAKEN THE CLUB ONLY 3 DAYS TO ANNOUNCE A NEW MANAGER FOLLOWING MOYES' DEPARTURE.
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES AT LIVERPOOL AIRPORT SHOW LILIAN THURAM MOBBED BY JOURNALISTS....
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Everton boss Lilian Thuram has revealed changes will be made at the club in order to build a solid foundation, and to install a different style of play.
"Of course there will be changes. Freshness in a squad is always good, and Everton is no different. As a former defender myself I think I have the capabilities to build a solid backline which will stand us in good stead. Obviously, there will be a bedding in period and we all must get used to each other, but I am quietly confident that together we can be successful. I have not been given any indication as to budgets and money available, but I think its likely players will leave once I've witnessed them in training and pre-season, as these are the chances I get to really evaluate them before our first league game. Players will hopefully come in, not too many as that can hamper things, but maybe 2 or 3. But, as I've said I don't know the budget, so if money is not there, these may be free transfers. I don't want to discuss personnel changes too much at this point. Aswell as changes, we must train hard, work hard and show a bond and togetherness so that when we play bad, all 11 players make the extra effort to rectify this.
I am extremely grateful to manage Everton may I add, and this opportunity was one I could not turn down. I will strive 110% to make Everton a European regular and build a squad worthy of the Premier League top 5 or 6. Please back me and the team and help drive us towards these goals."
I am extremely grateful to manage Everton may I add, and this opportunity was one I could not turn down. I will strive 110% to make Everton a European regular and build a squad worthy of the Premier League top 5 or 6. Please back me and the team and help drive us towards these goals."
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Everton manager Lilian Thuram has denied morning reports that he is interested in former Bolton and Watford defender Danny Shittu. The free agent is currently looking for a new club, and was linked with a move to Everton as part of Thuram's plans, but the Frenchman responded "I don't know where this story came from, its not true, we are still looking for players but Danny Shittu has not been mentioned"
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Everton young striker James Vaughan has been allowed to join Fulham on loan. The move was seen as ideal by both parties and gives Vaughan the chance to regain match fitness. There is a clause to make the deal permanent, at £3.6m, however Vaughan may decide to return to Goodison after the loan.
Manager Lilian Thuram said "This is a great opportunity for James. I was told he had a bad injury before I came, so this is his way of regaining his sharpness and making me take notice of him should he decide to return after the loan"
Fulham manager Mark Hughes was quoted as saying "Im delighted, James is quality, and it's an exciting signing. He gives us more options."
Manager Lilian Thuram said "This is a great opportunity for James. I was told he had a bad injury before I came, so this is his way of regaining his sharpness and making me take notice of him should he decide to return after the loan"
Fulham manager Mark Hughes was quoted as saying "Im delighted, James is quality, and it's an exciting signing. He gives us more options."
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Norwegian free-agent arrives at Everton
In a busy few days for Everton, they have completed a move to sign Norwegian free agent Espen Johnsen on a 2-year deal. The former Rosenborg goalkeeper arrives at Goodison park to provide competition and cover to ever present goalkeeper Tim Howard. Lilian Thuram said "Espen gives us great cover for Tim Howard, and who knows maybe he could replace him as number 1? I am delighted to have wrapped the move up quickly, as we faced competition from a few Serie 'A' clubs."
Johnsen replied " I am delighted to join Everton, they are a great club and I cannot wait to be a part of the famour Merseyside derby. Im very gratfeul to Lilian for giving me the opportunity to come to England and be involved in the best league in world football. I came close to joining Napoli, but Everton made me feel more wanted, and I will give them 100%"
Johnsen replied " I am delighted to join Everton, they are a great club and I cannot wait to be a part of the famour Merseyside derby. Im very gratfeul to Lilian for giving me the opportunity to come to England and be involved in the best league in world football. I came close to joining Napoli, but Everton made me feel more wanted, and I will give them 100%"
EVERTON SELL HIBBERT
In what some see as a surprise move, Tony Hibbert, the Everton youth product, has joined Sampdoria. The £3.3m move was tied up today after a fee was agreed 2 nights ago. Although a wrench to leave his boyhood club, Hibbert was delighted to join a famous name in Serie 'A'. "This is terrific for me. I love Everton and always will, they made me who I am, but Sampdoria are such a famous name in Italian football. Players like Gianluca Vialli, David Platt and Ruud Gullit all plyed their trade here, and now I get the chance to do so aswell."
Thuram added "We felt at £3.3m it was value for money on Sampdoria's part, and we couldn't refuse such a good offer for a player like Tony. There won't be a replacement signed as we already have brought in Caneira, but we are still looking for maybe 1 or 2 more." When asked about the Steven Pienaar reports, Thuram dropped a bombshell "Yes its true, we have agreed a fee for Pienaar which I will not reveal at this moment. The move has progressed quite a fair bit in recent days, and we hope to announce it formally in due course"
CHAMPIONS SNARE PIENAAR!
Uproar amongst Everton fans today as Lilian Thuram's previous comments were confirmed. Following the manager's quote last week that Everton had agreed a fee which he wouldn't reveal, it's now confirmed at £8.5m. It's a surprise move on both parts given that Everton rated Pienaar very highly, and Chelsea have recently brought in Yossi Benayoun and Ramires in midfield. With a work permit secured immediately, and personal terms no problem for either party, Pienaar agreed a 4 year deal. He said "This is a dream move. I don't think many players would refuse a move to Chelsea, the champions of England. They have a great squad and its a fantastic club which Im thrilled to be a part of. Manager Carlo Ancelotti made me feel very welcome when we met, and although I am not guaranteed first team football, I just couldn't refuse this opportunity. I wish to thank Everton and wish them all the best in the future, but now I'm a different blue, and thats my priority.
Lilian Thuram added "I know the Everton fans must be livid, but I think we can cope without Pienaar. £8.5m gives us the chance to bring someone of upmost quality in and we hope to have someone signed before the window closes. It was a tough decision to let Steven go, but the fee, as I've said, was too good to refuse. Myself and Mr. Kenwright admitted that it'd be a huge blow for Everton FC and the fans, but we'll strive to still improve the squad, despite the loss of a quality midfielder."
Lilian Thuram added "I know the Everton fans must be livid, but I think we can cope without Pienaar. £8.5m gives us the chance to bring someone of upmost quality in and we hope to have someone signed before the window closes. It was a tough decision to let Steven go, but the fee, as I've said, was too good to refuse. Myself and Mr. Kenwright admitted that it'd be a huge blow for Everton FC and the fans, but we'll strive to still improve the squad, despite the loss of a quality midfielder."
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